2012年5月31日星期四

'I ran screaming into the other room!': January Jones' horror at seeing herself as 'fat Betty' in Mad Men

January Jones has revealed she was mortified when she first saw herself in a fat suit in Mad Men.
The 34-year-old wore prosthetics and padding after TV bosses had her character Betty put on weight for a storyline in an effort to hide the actress' real life pregnancy.
Recalling the first time she saw herself on screen, she said: 'I saw it on the air, paused it and went screaming into the other room.'
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Mad women: January Jones ran screaming from the room after seeing herself as Fat Betty on screen
Mad women: January Jones told the Hollywood Reporter that she ran screaming from the room after seeing herself as 'fat Betty' on screen
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she said she came to 'love' the fat suit while filming.
'I got used to it,' said the single star, who welcomed her son Xander in September.

She continued: 'I started this season of Mad Men eight months pregnant, and I finished it with a 5-month-old. It was bizarre.

'And I was in seven hours of prosthetics every morning, trying to rip off a fake chest piece so I could breastfeed. [...] I loved [the fat suit]. I didn't want to try to hide it, I thought it would become comical and weird.
'Fat Betty': January's Mad Men character struggles with her weight and is even seen eating whipped cream from a can
'Fat Betty': January's Mad Men character struggles with her weight and is even seen eating whipped cream from a can
Battle of the bulge': January's Mad Men character struggles with her weight and is even seen eating whipped cream from a can
'And I also didn't want to have the character become pregnant because it just wouldn't make sense. It was definitely difficult, but I love what he did with the character's story.'
In the show, 'Fat Betty' struggles to lose the pounds gained as a result of being a bored and depressed housewife and joins Weight Watchers in an effort to get back in shape.
Jones appears in the magazine alongside fellow actresses Claire Danes, Mireille Enos, Julianna Margulies, Emmy Rossum and Kyra Sedgwick, who all posed for a  glamorous photoshoot and discuss the ups and downs of the job.
Leading ladies: The actresses posed in glamorous gown for the shoot in downtown Los Angeles Leading ladies: The actresses posed in glamorous gowns for the shoot in downtown Los Angeles, from left  Julianna Margulies, Emmy Rossum, Claire Danes, January Jones, Mireille Enos and Kyra Sedgwick


Primetime's leading ladies shared some of their most embarrassing and scary professional moments with the magazine in the upcoming issue and participated in a roundtable video discussion.
Wearing a slinky white dress with beaded sleeves and detailing at the neck, Jones also revealed that she had nearly quit acting after a particularly embarrassing audition.
'It was an audition for Coyote Ugly, my second audition ever,' she recounted, 'They said, You're going to dance to Prince's 'Kiss.' You're going to pole dance, but there is no pole. And I just turned beet red. It was awful.'
Shameless: Emmy Rossum is contractually obliged to show 'side-boob' on her TV show
Shameless: Emmy Rossum is contractually obliged to show 'side-boob' on her TV show

The Closer: Kyra Sedgewick admitted that she auditioned for Flashdance in a tiny mini-skirt and heels
The Closer: Kyra Sedgewick admitted that she auditioned for Flashdance in a tiny mini-skirt and heels
Drama lesson: Six leading actresses featured on the cover the Emmy Kick Off issue alongside January Jones
Drama lesson: Six leading actresses featured on the Emmy Kick Off issue alongside January Jones
'I called my agent and said, I don't want to do this anymore.'
Shameless actress Emmy Rossum also opened up about her nude scenes on the show.
'I thought it suited the character,' she said. 'This is a very low-income family, they have very thin walls, they don't have money for entertainment, and this girl likes to have sex.
For me to glamify her would be not realistic'.
Rossum revealed that the contract she had signed included clauses like: 'You will show partial side boob, you will show two cheeks …'
The 25-year-old singer added: 'When I got on set -- I'd never done nudity before -- I was like, Oh, everyone here is human.'
But she admitted: 'Some days you feel like,  Oh, God. I wish we were shooting this last week, I felt so skinny.'
When asked about the most terrifying things they had ever had to do on screen, Canadian actress Mireille Enos, star of The Killing, said: 'Is it wrong to admit that having to kiss Brad Pitt was very, very terrifying?
'It was on World War Z, which I shot last summer and it was the second day of shooting.
My so-called life: Clare Danes talked about the pressures of shooting a TV series with her fellow actresses
My so-called life: Clare Danes talked about the pressures of shooting a TV series with her fellow actresses

The Good Wife: Julianna Margulies admitted that she struggles to find time for her family
The Good Wife: Julianna Margulies admitted that she struggles to find time for her family
'He's totally great, by the way,' she added. 'I mean, it was fine, but the anticipation was terrible.'
The stars also discussed stage fright and forgetting their lines in the story which was shot on a rooftop in downtown Los Angeles.
The deadline for Emmy nominations is at the end of June with the Primetime Emmy® Awards, which celebrate excellence in national primetime programming, airing in September.
The Emmy Kick Off issue of the Hollywood Reporter is on newsstands now.
Terrifying: Never mind serial killers, Mireille Enos was scared when she had to kiss Brad Pitt in a recent film
Terrifying: Never mind serial killers, Mireille Enos was scared when she had to kiss Brad Pitt in a recent film

2012年5月29日星期二

Run out of Made In Chelsea women to date? Infamous Lothario Spencer Matthews will look for love on new series of The Bachelor

He's made a name for himself as a notorious ladies' man on E4's hit reality series Made In Chelsea, and recently hit headlines when he slept with best friend Jamie Laing's girlfriend, Louise.
But if his latest venture is anything to go by, Spencer Matthews is still looking for his ideal mate.
The 24-year-old has signed up for the next series of Channel 5 show The Bachelor, to air later this year.
Take your pick! Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is to star in the new series of The Bachelor
Take your pick! Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is to star in the new series of The Bachelor
The series wills see 24 girls battle it out to win Spencer's affections, exhausting all measures necessary to win him over.
Spencer Matthews said of his decision: 'I feel flattered to have been put forward to be this year's Bachelor.'
'The concept surrounding the show is a great one and will certainly make for an interesting adventure at this point in my life.'
Whatever it takes: The series will see 24 girls battle it out to win Spencer's affections, exhausting all measures necessary to win him over
Whatever it takes: The series will see 24 girls battle it out to win Spencer's affections, exhausting all measures necessary to win him over
'After much consideration, I truly believe that the time is right to look for, and hopefully find during the process of this series, someone with whom I can share a loving and meaningful relationship.'
It's certainly a turn up for the books, after this season of Made In Chelsea saw Spencer relinquish his long-standing passion for co-star Caggie Dunlop in favour of new girlfriend Louise Thompson- with a generous sprinkling of other conquests besides.
The Eton-educated PR playboy worked for some of London's most high-profile clubs before becoming a broker in the city.
Spencer also attended film school in Los Angeles, and is a trained actor.
 Working the moves: Spencer recently started dating his Made In Chelsea co-star Louise Thompson
Working the moves: Spencer recently started dating his Made In Chelsea co-star Louise Thompson
His family own the exclusive Eden Rock Hotel in St Barts, and Spencer enjoys high-octane sports such as skydiving and snowboarding.
A fan of keeping fit, Spencer has also run several marathons.
Contestants will range from beautiful models to ambitious career women, and over the course of various activities, including group dates and more intimate meetings.
The girls will live in a villa together in a sun-soaked location in Southern Europe, while Spencer resides in a nearby Bachelor pad.
Old flame: For the first two seasons Spencer was engaged in a relentless pursuit of Caggie Dunlop
Old flame: For the first two seasons Spencer was engaged in a relentless pursuit of Caggie Dunlop
Representation for Channel 5 said: 'The programme will be filmed in some of the most glamorous, romantic and breathtaking locations in the world.'
'The Bachelor offers an exclusive lifestyle normally only available to the likes of movie stars and the super rich.'
Steve Gowans Head of Factual Entertainment added: 'We are delighted that The Bachelor is returning to Channel 5 for a second series.  Spencer Matthews is the perfect bachelor and we’re hoping he finds his ideal partner on the show.'

2012年5月26日星期六

'Feels so good to be back home on stage': Beyonce shows off her post-baby curves as she performs for first time since Blue's birth

It's been nine months since Beyonce last performed for her adoring fans.
Taking to the stage in New Jersey last night for the first time since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy, it appeared her time out for motherhood hasn't affected her powerful vocals.
Showing off her post-baby curves in a showgirl-style, fringed bralet and tiny shorts, the 30-year-old wowed the sold-out crowd on the first of a three-night stint at the Revel Resort & Casino in Atlantic City. 
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Shimmy and shake: Singer Beyonce returns to the stage for the first time since giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy at the Ovation Hall at Revel Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Shimmy and shake: Singer Beyonce returns to the stage for the first time since giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy at the Ovation Hall at Revel Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Supporting her from the wings was her rapper husband Jay-Z, who recently returned from the London leg of his Watch The Thrones tour with Kanye West.
Under his Twitter name Mr Carter, he wrote: 'I'm gonna say this and then I'm gonna end mine. BEYONCE is the best performer in the world. Period.'

The gig marked Beyonce's first concert since giving birth to their daughter Blue in January, following her last gig at the MTV Video Music Awards last August - the same day she confirmed her pregnancy.
Energetic: The singer has been rehearsing for weeks to get in shape for her comeback
Energetic: The singer has been rehearsing for weeks to get in shape for her comeback
'Best performer in the world': Her husband Jay-Z gave his support with a proud Twitter message
'Best performer in the world': Her husband Jay-Z gave his support with a proud Twitter message
Speaking to the 5,500 fans at the Ovation Hall in the Revel, she said: 'I gotta say, it feels so good to be back home on stage.'
However, she didn't bring up her new life as motherhood too often, except for a fleeting glimpse of Beyonce cradling her daughter in a video montage on the screen behind her.
Her sexy costumes were custom-made by London design house Ralph & Russo, who used 500,000 Swarovski Elements crystals to create the look.
Back with some bling: The singer looked glad to be back on stage
Back with some bling: The singer looked glad to be back on stage
High-energy: The new mother was going for a 'modern showgirl' look in her fringed pants and bralet - designed by Ralph & Russo
High-energy: The new mother was going for a 'modern showgirl' look in her fringed pants and bralet - designed by Ralph & Russo
High-energy: The new mother was going for a 'modern showgirl' look in her fringed pants and bralet - designed by Ralph & Russo
Sultry: Beyonce's gigs coincide with the opening of the new Revel Resort & Casino
Sultry: Beyonce's gigs coincide with the opening of the new Revel Resort & Casino
Ralph & Russo designer Tamara Ralph told People magazine: 'Beyoncé wanted us to be really creative and create fun and edgy designs that had an ultra-glamorous feel to them.'
During the set, she performed a selection of her biggest hits, including Crazy In Love, Love On Top, Irresistible and If I Were A Boy.
She paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston with a cover of I Will Always Love You and closed the concert with Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).
Red alert: Beyonce also changed into a revealing red leotard and black Mary Janes for another segment on the show
Red alert: Beyonce also changed into a revealing red leotard and black Mary Janes for another segment on the show
Interaction: Beyonce lets her fans sing some of the chorus to her final song of the night Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Interaction: Beyonce lets her fans sing some of the chorus to her final song of the night Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Critics and fans were unanimously impressed, with USA Today's Elysa Gardner writing: 'Backed by an all-female band and a tireless posse of dancers and backup vocalists, Beyonce reasserted her unique pop persona; she was at once angel and seductress, cool diva and woman of the people.'
Also in the crowd were Beyonce's former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland and Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks.
Ahead of the concert, Beyonce posted a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube featuring her rehearsals for the concerts, admitting she was 'nervous' about returning to the stage.
She said: 'I'm enjoying being a mother so it's like going back to my old job, and it's a little strange.
So good to be back: The concert marked Beyonce's first performance in nine months
So good to be back: The concert marked Beyonce's first performance in nine months
'But it's important that you don't lose yourself and still have your own passions. And so I'm back to work, I'm back to business.'
Beyonce is also seen in dance rehearsals in the five-minute video, with her choreographer helping her get back into the swing of things.
'We're basically warming her up and getting her back into shape,' dancer and choreographer Danielle Polanco says to the camera.
'Stretching her out . . she hasn't been working out in I don't know how long!'
Extravagance: Beyonce's gigs coincided with the opening of the new $2.4billion Revel Resort & Casino
Extravagance: Beyonce's gigs coincided with the opening of the new $2.4billion Revel Resort & Casino

2012年5月24日星期四

The slim factor: Stacey Solomon shows off post baby weight loss in white skinny jeans just two-weeks after giving birth

With such a slim and slender figure it would be hard to believe she gave birth just over two weeks ago.

However, Stacey Solomon was looking in fine form as she showed off her dramatic baby weight loss, yesterday afternoon.

The 22-year-old was enjoying the good weather with a friend as she took her newborn son Leighton for a stroll in her native Essex.
Super slim: Stacey Solomon looked to have lost her baby weight just over two weeks after she gave birth
Super slim: Stacey Solomon looked to have lost her baby weight just over two weeks after she gave birth
The former X Factor finalist was in good health and still glowing from her pregnancy as she dressed up for the day out.

Stacey wore a pair of tight white jeans which highlighted just how much weight she had lost on her waist and displayed her impressively long legs.

She also wore a loose and floaty pale sleeveless blouse which she accessorised with a pair of matching pumps.
Feeling good: The former X Factor finalist looked slim, even in a pair of unforgiving white skinny jeans
Feeling good: The former X Factor finalist looked slim, even in a pair of unforgiving white skinny jeans
Feeling good: The former X Factor finalist looked slim, even in a pair of unforgiving white skinny jeans
Taking a stroll: Both girls displayed an impressive tan as they walked through an Essex park, yesterday afternoon
Taking a stroll: Both girls displayed an impressive tan as they walked through an Essex park, yesterday afternoon
The mother-of-two was in good spirits as she and her friend chatted in the sunshine and pushed baby Leighton around in his black pram.
Both girls displayed an impressive tan, which judging by the colour, appeared to have come straight out of a bottle.
It seems that Stacey may have finally kicked her smoking habit after coming under heavy criticism when she was spotted puffing on a cigarette while pregnant with Leighton, in March.
Health kick: Stacey was not seen smoking any cigarettes and looked as if she had given up the addictive habit
Health kick: Stacey was not seen smoking any cigarettes and looked as if she had given up the addictive habit
Chatterbox: The mother-of-two, who is famous for being very talkative, had a chat on her mobile phone while pushing her pram
Chatterbox: The mother-of-two, who is famous for being very talkative, had a chat on her mobile phone while pushing her pram
She later broke down in tears on live TV as she apologised on This Morning for the 'selfish' act.
Asked by presenter Holly Willoughby if she had considered the harmful effects smoking might have on her baby, Stacey replied: 'At the end of the day, nothing that I can say makes it right. All I can say is that from the day I found out that I was pregnant, I have tried my best to give up.
'I completely understand why people would be angry, because for some people it's uncomprehendable.'
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New mum: The former X Factor star was due to give birth to her first son with fiance Aaron Barnham on Monday but went into labour on Saturday morning
New mum: The former X Factor star was showing a large bump last month, just days before she gave birth
Stacey's gave birth to Leighton at the start of this month and the news was announced by her representative Max Clifford on his Twitter page.
He wrote: 'Congratulations to our lovely client @5taceysolomon who gave birth to a baby boy earlier today, both baby and mum are doing well.'
It is her first child with fiance Aaron Barnham, who she became engaged to in December after dating for three years.
Blonde girls: The singer turned TV presenter gave birth to her second child at the start of this month
Blonde girls: The singer turned TV presenter gave birth to her second child at the start of this month

2012年5月23日星期三

Cheryl Cole and Cameron Diaz light up London in matching bright outfits at UK premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting

She may have missed the US premiere of her film debut but Cheryl Cole made the most of her time to shine on the red carpet tonight.
The British singer joined her co-star Cameron Diaz at the London premiere of her film What to Expect When You're Expecting and the pair made a dazzling entrance ahead of the screening.
Cheryl, 28, stepped out in a gorgeous peach and white gown by Victoria Beckham.
Hollywood's hottest stars: Cheryl Cole and Cameron Diaz dazzle on the red carpet in matching outfits at the UK premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting
Hollywood's hottest stars: Cheryl Cole and Cameron Diaz dazzle on the red carpet in matching outfits at the UK premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting

The dropped waist of the dress met with a pleated skirt, highlighting Cheryl's impressive figure, while the cut-out detail around the top, and thin straps at the back, flashed just the right amount of skin.
The singer had her hair pulled up into loose pony tail and she had donned jewellery by Garrard including diamond and sapphire earrings a rose quartz ring and a diamond ring.
Cameron, 39, appeared to complement her co-star with a similar colour palette donning a strapless beige jumpsuit.
Bright delight: Cameron paid tribute to Cheryl as the pair made their way into the screening saying the 28-year-old singer had 'talent'
Bright delight: Cameron paid tribute to Cheryl as the pair made their way into the screening saying the 18-year-old singer had 'talent'
Bright delight: Cameron paid tribute to Cheryl as the pair made their way into the screening saying the 28-year-old singer had 'talent'
Photographer's darling: Cheryl smiled and waved for the cameras and looked incredible in her Victoria Beckham dress
Photographer's darling: Cheryl smiled and waved for the cameras and looked incredible in her Victoria Beckham dress
While Cameron might be one of Hollywood's hottest stars Cheryl, who only has a cameo in the film outshone her on home turf.
Cameron, one of the world's highest paid actresses, complemented Cheryl as made her way into the screening.
She told reporters: 'She can do whatever she wants to do.'
Shining bright: Cheryl had donned a peach and white dress by Victoria Beckham while Cameron had donned a strapless cream jumpsuit
Shining bright: Cheryl had donned a peach and white dress by Victoria Beckham while Cameron had donned a strapless cream jumpsuit
Shining bright: Cheryl had donned a peach and white dress by Victoria Beckham while Cameron had donned a strapless cream jumpsuit
Press darling: The 28-year-old handled the press with ease as she made her way down the red carpet like a pro
Press darling: The 28-year-old handled the press with ease as she made her way down the red carpet like a pro

Big smiles: The pair looked delighted to be attending the screening at the BFI IMAX Cinema in London
Big smiles: The pair looked delighted to be attending the screening at the BFI IMAX Cinema in London
'She is clearly talented and so lovely. I think this performance is the beginning of many for her.'
Cameron added: 'She really did us a huge favour by coming in and letting us sequester her for a couple of days and take her out to an old abandoned warehouse in Atlanta and make her act for us.'
The former X Factor judge star aptly plays a TV talent show judge but it is only a very small part in the film.
Spot of friendly advice? The women appeared to gear each other up as they made their way to the start of the red carpet
Spot of friendly advice? The women appeared to gear each other up as they made their way to the start of the red carpet
Simply stunning: Cheryl's ensemble had an ethereal quality to it
Simply stunning: Cheryl's ensemble had an ethereal quality to it
The 28-year-old star appears in the comedy’s opening scene as Miss Diaz’s character attempts to audition for a dancing competition.
And Mrs Cole also appears in another short scene later in the film.
The pop star is perfectly suited to the role having appeared as a judge on the X Factor alongside Simon Cowell.
They could be a girl band! Cheryl and Cameron posed up with co-star Anna Kendrick who had opted on a mocha dress for the occasion
They could be a girl band! Cheryl and Cameron posed up with co-star Anna Kendrick who had opted on a mocha dress for the occasion
Golden girl: Twilight star Anna Kendrick donned a floaty mocha coloured dress with sequin embellishment for the evening
Golden girl: Twilight star Anna Kendrick donned a floaty mocha coloured dress with sequin embellishment for the evening
Golden girl: Twilight star Anna Kendrick donned a floaty mocha coloured dress with sequin embellishment for the evening
Ready for my close up: While photographers tried to get her attention Cameron was professional at all times
Ready for my close up: While photographers tried to get her attention Cameron was professional at all times
Cheryl however suffered humiliation when she was dumped by producers on the US version of the show – but she filmed her role in the movie just weeks later.
Her co-star Glee star Matthew Morrison, who plays Diaz's dancer boyfriend in the film, said Cheryl should not have been sacked from The X Factor.
He said: 'Going on how she was a judge on our show, I thought she was great. They had her ad lib a lot and she just came up with all these great lines. So I think they got it wrong.'
'They got it wrong': Matthew Morrison who also stars in the film has said Cheryl was wrongly sacked from the X Factor after seeing what a good job she did in the film
'They got it wrong': Matthew Morrison who also stars in the film has said Cheryl was wrongly sacked from the X Factor after seeing what a good job she did in the film
Dapper and dashing: Matthew Morrison and Chace Crawford were suited and booted for the premiere
Dapper and dashing: Matthew Morrison and Chace Crawford were suited and booted for the premiere
Dapper and dashing: Matthew Morrison and Chace Crawford were suited and booted for the premiere
The comedy follows five couples struggling to reconcile their hectic lives with impending parenthood.
Multi-millionaire singer Jennifer Lopez, who was last week crowned the world’s most powerful celebrity, also features in the film’s A-list cast but she did not attend tonight's screening.

What To Expect When You're Expecting is released in cinemas on Friday May 25.
Reality bites: TOWIE's Lydia Bright looked stunning in a short off the shoulder dress covered in sequins
Reality bites: TOWIE's Lydia Bright looked stunning in a short off the shoulder dress covered in sequins
Reality bites: TOWIE's Lydia Bright looked stunning in a short off the shoulder dress covered in sequins

Bold and bright: Rochelle Wiseman of The Saturdays donned a bright red bodycon dress with scallop hemlines
Bold and bright: Rochelle Wiseman of The Saturdays donned a bright red bodycon dress with scallop hemlines
Bold and bright: Rochelle Wiseman of The Saturdays donned a bright red bodycon dress by CelebBoutique

Film fans: Olivia Lee, Joe McElderry and Lydia worked the red carpet
Film fans: Olivia Lee, Joe McElderry and Lydia worked the red carpet
Film fans: Olivia Lee, Joe McElderry and Lydia worked the red carpet

Film fans: Olivia Lee, Joe McElderry and Lydia worked the red carpet 
Small part: Cheryl plays a talent show judge in the film but only has a small cameo role
Small part: Cheryl plays a talent show judge in the film but only has a small cameo role